GRAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

264 South 400 East Moab, Utah 84532 435-259-5317

Grand County School District


JOB DESCRIPTION: Transportation - Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY*
Under the direction of the Transportation Director works to maintain and service District vehicles, with transportation vehicles having priority; duties to be carried out in the shop, on the road, or any other place as necessary.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
  1. Repair, adjust, rebuild and/or replace diesel, gas and small engines and/or components (including engine head).
  2. Lubricate and service vehicles for which the district is responsible.
  3. While servicing vehicles check for wear, damage, or malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance procedures as required by the District Transportation Department guidelines.
  4. Do break adjustments, i.e., remove and replace brake shoes; sand blast, prime and paint brake shoes; rebuild brake shoes.
  5. Do a complete vehicle tuneup, including removing and replacing plugs, wires and/or any ignition components; adjust, remove and/or replace carburetor, distributor, generator, alternator, water pump, fan, air compressor pump, air governor, and any other under-the-hood component; check and adjust timing, dwell, etc.
  6. Do clutch adjustments, i.e., remove and replace clutch, transmission (either manual or automatic), driveshaft, carrier bearing, and/or universal joint.
  7. Remove, repair and replace differential. Remove, repair and replace rear axle.
  8. Adjust, remove and/or replace steering linkage; R&R ball joints, power steering pump, hoses, etc.
  9. Remove and replace shutter, shutterstat, radiator, radiator hose, etc.
  10. Remove and replace dash gauges, ignition switch, light switch, flasher unit, etc.
  11. Remove and replace lamp bulb, lens, or complete unit for headlights, taillights, loading light, turn signal lights, brake lights, maker lights, etc.
  12. Remove and replace battery, battery cables, starter and/or other electrical components. Analyze and correct vehicle body electrical problems.
  13. Remove, repair, adjust and/or replace doors.
  14. Repair, adjust, remove and/or replace wheelchair lifts and components.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS*

  1. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Not limited to the following:

  1. Physical ability to perform the above listed essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
    Physical, mental, and emotional requirements will be developed when needed for purposes of reasonable accommodation.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary to Performance of Essential Functions:

  1. Must be a graduate of an accredited institution at an acceptable academic level to be determined by the Grand County School District.
  2. Must furnish complete set of regular automotive tools as required for this work. Special tools for jobs that are peculiar to this operation will be furnished by the District.
  3. Must be willing and able to train in new repair, maintenance, and service procedures as they develop.
  4. Ability to keep pace with new developments in automotive engineering and construction.
  5. Ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the shop operation.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively.

Desirable Knowledge & Abilities:

  1. Previous experience in a public school or public transportation setting.
  2. Ability to work independently.
  3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  4. Hold and maintain a Utah Driver's License.

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